PFF GRADES:Short and running back Jonathan Stewart earn Pro Football Focus' highest player grades from Carolina's 30-20 win over the Cardinals. READ MORE

JUST IN TIME FOR HALLOWEEN:Steven Ruiz of For the Win says the NFC's most frightening team might have finally arrived. READ MORE

WEEK 8 REPORT CARD: Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer hands out his grades from Carolina's victory. READ MORE

SHORT MAKES THE TOP-10 LIST:Panthers fans had the pleasure of watching one of Sunday's top-10 playmakers in defensive tackle Kawann Short. READ MORE

STEWART UP FOR FEDEX GROUND PLAYER OF THE WEEK:For his efforts, Stewart could bring home the FedEx Ground Player of the Week award, given to the Week 8's top running back. VOTE HERE

HOG MOLLIES:Cat Scratch Reader's weekly report on the biggest players in the Panthers' locker room. READ MORE

JOHNSON'S DESTRUCTIVE DEBUT:Cornerback Leonard Johnson's first game since his Achilles injury was a big one. READ MORE

WORLEY NOMINATED FOR ROOKIE OF THE WEEK:With 11 tackles and one sack, cornerback Daryl Worley has been nominated for the weekly award. VOTE HERE

A FIRST FOR TD:Linebacker Thomas Davis finally has one of the few things that has eluded his professional career: a regular season touchdown. READ MORE

STEW AND TOLBERT IN THE SPIRIT:Go go Power Panthers. Plus, a look at some costume ideas for other Carolina players. READ MORE

PANTHERS TOPS IN THE NFL IN ESPN'S ULTIMATE STANDINGS:Carolina sits in third, trailing only the Tampa Bay Lightning of the NHL and San Antonio Spurs of the NBA. READ MORE